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… wrists, the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. Rinse your hands well under running water. Use a clean towel to dry your hands, or … of your washing machine. Wash raw fruits and vegetables under running water before eating them. Marinate foods in a …
Medications
… needs. Warning This medication may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow problems (low red blood cells/white blood cells/platelets). This can affect … changes eye pain stomach/abdominal pain yellowing eyes/skin dark urine painful/difficult swallowing …
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… learning to control a body function that is not normally under conscious control, such as skin temperature, muscle tension, heart rate, or blood pressure. People with incontinence are taught …
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… What causes it? Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Usually, having too much uric acid isn't harmful. Many people with high levels in their blood never get gout. But sometimes when these levels in … from a bedsheet is intolerable. Very red or purplish skin around the affected joint. The joint may look infected. …
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… in tenths of a degree, on any given day. Start this column under the empty square next to the "day 1" square. If your … of your temperature column, write 37.5°. In the square under that, write 37.4°, then 37.3°, 37.2°, 37.1°, and so … of your temperature column, write 99.0°. In the square under that, write 98.9°, then 98.8°, 98.7°, 98.6°, and so …
Medications
… consult your pharmacist. This medication is for use on the skin only. Follow all directions for the proper use of this … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results …
Medical tests
… their symptoms. A home test for these children is done under a doctor's care. How To Prepare A urinary tract … results are called negative. Leukocyte test strip: No white blood cells (leukocytes) are found in the urine. Normal … results are called positive. Leukocyte test strip: White blood cells (leukocytes) are found in the urine. These …
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… condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as … condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any …
Medications
… Some brands may also be given by deep injection under the skin. Adults and children usually receive the injection in … is required for people aged 9 years and older. Children under 9 years of age may receive a second dose depending on …
HealthLinkBC files
… Cough, choke or excessively drool Pocket food in the cheek, under the tongue or in the roof of the mouth Say food “gets … face Noisy breath Weak or no cough Greyish face or blueish skin Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs … support safe eating and assisting with eating (such as hand-under-hand assisting) The facility’s choking response …
